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Kvitsand

Kvitsand

Kvitsand
Photo: NSSR

On September 11, the 110 meter long, 6665 dwt cargo vessel Kvitsand (IMO: 9313797) became disabled on the Nordfjord near Skatestraumen, Norway. the Kvitsand was enroute from Maløy when it suffered main engine failure and power blackout.  The cargo vessel went adrift and nearly ran ashore when the nearby 35 meter long, 489 gt trawler Vestbris (IMO: 9514133) arrived on scene. The Vestbris established a towline and was able to keep the Kvitsand off the rocks.

Kvitsand
Photo: NSSR

An half an hour later, the NSSR rescue boat Simard Buholmen arrived from Maløy and took over the towline from the Vestbris. Later the same day, the crew of the Kvitsand were able to restart the engine. A tug also arrived on scene and escorted the Kvitsand to Florø.  There the cargo vessel had divers inspect the hull for any damage. The following day, the Kvitsand was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Eikefet.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Vestbris

 

Nordfjord

Nordfjord

Nordfjord
Photo: nrk.no

The 72 meter long, 500 dwt r0-ro ferry Nordfjord went aground onto the rocks near Rysjedalsvika, Norway.  The Nordfjord was approaching the dock during a dense snowstorm during the night and steered onto the rocks.   No reports of injuries to the four crew and one passenger on board.  All stayed on board overnight until the next day.  The ferry was pulled free and proceeded to Rysjedalsvika where divers found a hole in the bilge.   No reports of pollution released.

 

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Nordfjord Aground

Nordfjord Aground

The ferry Nordfjord was reported aground at the entrance to Krakhellesundet, Norway during the night.  The ferry had steered too far west of the channel and struck a rock causing the Nordfjord to shake vigorously.  The crew contacted shore for help and a vessel from Eivindvik was called in.   The rescue vessel evacuated  the 9 passengers on board and four crewmen safely transported them to back to shore.   The Nordfjord suffered some damage to the propeller and rudder.  The hull of the ferry was reported as holed in several places.   The Nordfjord was refloated the next day and proceeded under it’s own power to Krahella.   Authorities have conducted a blood alcohol test on the master of the Nordfjord which returned negative.   The ferry scheduled to run between Rutledal, Rysjedalsvika and Krakhella.   Authorities will be conducting an investigation into the incident.

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